salaryCincinnati is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$163
👥 People living there
311,224
319,069
Commute to work
22.4 min
31.3 min
College degree
41.8%
25.7%
Own their home
39.8%
56.8%
Below poverty line
25.5%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $133,940 | +60% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $98,520 | +52% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $79,160 | +35% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,700 | $169,920 | +32% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $128,520 | $165,490 | +29% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $101,870 | +27% in Riverside |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $35,700 | +22% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,180 | $76,970 | +20% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $66,966 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Riverside?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $98,192 in Riverside, 42% more in Riverside.